Iceman's DNA Link to Early Farmers and New Bigfoot Sightings in Maryland

In the latest roundup of Bigfoot news, CARC Universal’s “This Week in Bigfoot” brings us a variety of intriguing stories from the world of cryptozoology. Let’s dive in! First up, DNA research on the famous Iceman, found in the Tyrolean Alps in 1991, reveals that his ancestry may not be what scientists previously thought. Originally believed to have ancestors from the Caspian steppe, new analysis suggests that the Iceman’s DNA has more in common with early Anatolian farmers than any of his European counterparts. This revelation serves as a reminder of how advances in science can reshape our understanding of history. In other DNA news, researchers are getting closer to pinpointing the genes that gave humans the ability to walk on two legs around five million years ago. A study published by scientists from the University of Texas at Austin and the New York Genome Center at Columbia has identified 145 locations in the human genome that regulate skeletal proportions, shedding light on the genetic factors that contributed to the transition from knuckle-based walking to bipedalism. Moving on to Maryland, Bob Keenan, a senior project manager and Bigfoot researcher, shares his team’s discoveries from the past six years. After initially being skeptical, Bob’s first encounter with strange bipedal footprints in the woods changed his mind. Since then, he and his team have found numerous nests, tree breaks, and other anomalies, including what they call the “big boy tracks,” which measure approximately 16-17 inches long and over six feet in stride length. Lastly, Maryland researchers have uncovered some impressive trackways and nests, further fueling the intrigue surrounding Bigfoot and its potential existence. As always, these stories and more can be found in CARC Universal’s “This Week in Bigfoot” video. Be sure to check it out for a deeper dive into the world of Sasquatch.